Synthetic Rage

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Mon 5 Oct 2009 19:12
Synthetic Rage - Nsar
Anyone noticed how much drivers are keen to get into "challenges" seemingly in order to get angry with the other?

This morning, turning right at lights with a facing car doing the same. The facing car was blocking the cars behind, so I made my maneouvre only to find that the car behind the facing car decided that he could get by after all and accelerated on his left turn simply in order to prevent me completing the move. Cue lots of angry, affronted staring.....

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Mon 5 Oct 2009 19:20
Synthetic Rage - ifithelps
I've noticed this type of behaviour happens more often on the way home.

I think people get frustrated and annoyed at work, but don't say anything for fear of a disciplinary/the sack.

Much easier to work out your frustration anonymously on other drivers on the way home.

Also means you are fairly calm when you meet SWMBO and the children, and don't take it out on them.

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Tue 6 Oct 2009 09:47
Synthetic Rage - Cliff Pope
So why don't you get frequent punch-ups on evening commuter trains, with angry exchanges between brolly-waving paper readers?
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Tue 6 Oct 2009 09:57
Synthetic Rage - ifithelps
..So why don't you get frequent punch-ups on evening commuter trains, with angry exchanges between brolly-waving paper readers?...

Lack of anonymity and the other party is too close for comfort.

The average angry motorist doesn't want a personal 'feel the warmth of your breath' confrontation.


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